This healthy fish preparation is a favorite of all seafood lovers. Chef Sanjay Patel shows how to make it at home.

Ingredients:

1lb. Salmon

2 tbsp thick yogurt

¼ tsp tumeric powder

1 tsp cumin – coriander powder

1 tsp lemon juice

salt to taste

For the green paste:

½ inch ginger piece

3 garlic cloves

3-4 green chilies

½ cup chopped cilantro

½ onion sliced

2 tbsp mint powder or fresh mint leaves

4 cloves

1 inch cinnamon stick

3-4 whole black pepper corns

Note: Remember to dry the salmon pieces before marinating.

Method:

Add all the ingredients of green masala into a blender and make a smooth paste.

Clean the salmon and cut them into 2″x2″ pieces. Dry them using a paper towel. Add turmeric powder, cumin – coriander powder and salt to the cut pieces of salmon. Mix well. Add yogurt, lemon juice and green paste. Mix well so that the masala coats the salmon pieces well. Marinate fish pieces by refrigerating for about 4 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and arrange the salmon pieces. Brush the salmon pieces with oil. Bake them for about 15 to 20 minutes or till done.

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Sanjay Patel has a degree from the Culinary Institute in Birmingham, U.K., and is certified in food and hygiene. He was named 1996 Chef of the Year by Quality Cuisine, U.K. Patel is executive chef at Milan restaurant in Milpitas, Calif.